Parnassus's ongoing documentation of the little-known early period of Sviatoslav Richter's career continues with a monumental, mostly unpublished Beethoven recital from 1951. While there are well-known recordings of Richter playing the "Diabelli" Variations from 1971 and 1986, this is the earliest documented performance of him playing the music. Of the material in this concert, only the "Diabelli" Variations have ever been published before. The remaining material from this concert has never been published in any form.
Rondo In C, Op.51 No.1
Rondo In G, Op.51 No.2
Variations In E-Flat, Op.35, "Eroica"
Sonata No.12 In A-Flat, Op.26
Bagatelle In F, Op.33 No.3
Sonata No.27 In E Minor, Op.90
Diabelli Variations: 1
Diabelli Variations: 2
Diabelli Variations: 3
Diabelli Variations: 4
Diabelli Variations: 5
Diabelli Variations: 6
Diabelli Variations: 7
Diabelli Variations: 8
Diabelli Variations: 9
Diabelli Variations: 10
Diabelli Variations: 11
Diabelli Variations: 12
Variations on an Original Theme in F major, Op. 34
Variation on an original theme 'Die Ruinen von Athen', Op. 76
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Rondo In C, Op.51 No.1